Job Description
The Senior Operations Manager oversees the manufacturing operations at a battery cell facility, focusing on strategic leadership, process improvement, quality assurance, and supplier growth to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations at the supplier's facility to meet production schedules and quality standards
- Develop and implement strategic plans to improve operational efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
- Lead transformation initiatives for continuous improvement and innovation
- Manage the growth and development of US suppliers, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards
- Identify and execute process improvements using lean manufacturing and other methodologies
- Ensure all products meet specifications through quality assurance processes
- Develop strategies to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining product quality
- Collaborate with internal teams to align on operational objectives and process changes
- Prepare and present reports on operational performance, supplier growth, and cost reduction efforts
- Provide training and support to supplier teams on operational standards and best practices
Requirements
- A strong background in operations management, strategy, and transformation with experience overseeing manufacturing operations, preferably at a battery cell manufacturer s facility.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
- Experience managing day-to-day operations at a manufacturing facility, ensuring production schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and operational issues are promptly addressed.
- Experience overseeing the growth and development of suppliers in the US, ensuring they meet the company s quality and performance standards.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment with company goals.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality, utilizing lean manufacturing principles and other methodologies.
- Experience working closely with Quality Engineers to ensure all products meet required specifications and standards, and implementing quality control processes to maintain high-quality production.
- Ability to develop and execute strategies to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving product quality, including optimizing material usage, improving production techniques, and reducing waste.
- Experience collaborating with internal teams such as engineering, procurement, and logistics to ensure alignment on operational objectives and process changes.
- Ability to foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Experience preparing and presenting regular reports on operational performance, supplier growth, cost reduction efforts, and process improvements, with the ability to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Providing training and support to the supplier s team on operational standards, cost reduction techniques, and best practices, ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve operational excellence.
- Location requirement to be fully onsite at the supplier s facility with travel to other locations in Dallas, TX; Smyrna, TN; Bowling Green, KY.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional teams and supplier relationships effectively.
Benefits & Perks
Fully onsite with travel to multiple locations
Opportunities for strategic leadership and process improvement
Focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
Collaborative work environment with internal teams
Training and development support for operational standards and best practices
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